The Minyan M`chadesh Book of Blessings

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The Minyan M’chadesh Book of Blessings
An on-line resource of blessings for members of the congregation
Dedicated to the memory of Pearl Goldberg Z”L
Minyan M’chadesh ©
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• The vision for the book is to offer a handy resource of blessings to members of the
congregation especially for occasions when appropriate blessings are not found. Many of the
blessings were requested by members of the congregation.
• The layout:
The blessings are grouped by subject such as health, home or travel. Each is on a separate
page and can be printed individually. We will continually add new blessings in each group.
• Language:
At the top of each page is the blessing in English, followed by Hebrew recitation and
transliteration. Changes can be made to the English part of the blessings as desired, without
changing the Hebrew and its transliteration (the Hebrew reflects the essence of the blessing and
is not a direct translation of the English). Nikud (vowels) will be added to the Hebrew in the
future. When reading directly in the Hebrew and needing help with pronunciation, one
can use the English transliteration as guide. Alternative God language is offered on the
last page.
• Sources:
Traditional blessings excepted, the blessings are the compilation of the Minyan’s writing.
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Notes:
- This book is offered initially on-line only, on the Darchei Noam website. Feedback and suggestions
from congregants are important, and changes and additions will be made as feedback is received.
- This is a grassroots effort and mistakes, inconsistencies, omissions, transgressions, etc…most likely
have been made. The Minyan M’chadesh is solely responsible for the content.
- These blessings do not replace any of the practices of the congregation, they respond to
the need of congregants who have expressed their wishes for additional resources.
- Hebrew names can be used in the Hebrew part of the blessing.
- Many blessings are available in traditional texts and have not been included here.
- There are a few requests for blessings that have not yet been included, to be considered in the future.
- Blessings in a longer poetic format, submitted by some members will be added in the future.
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Groupings of blessings:
-Two traditional blessings, the Shehehyanu, the Hagomel
- Home
- Health
- Travel
- School
- Work
- Lifecycle events
- Pets
- Nature
- Food
- Culture
Alternative God language
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The “Shehehyanu”
This blessing marks any special occasion on its own, and is also used
following other blessings that are more specific to the occasion.
May God bless this occasion of reaching this milestone with joy and gratitude, and may it be a source of
understanding and appreciation of the profound meaning of being alive.
Blessed are you God, Ruler of the Universe, who has kept us alive, sustained us and enabled us to reach this
time.
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם שהחיינו וקיימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה‬
Baruh ata adonay eloheynu meleh ha’olam, shehehyanu vekieymanu vehigi’anu lazeman hazeh
Amen
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The “Hagomel”
Blessing for surviving illness or danger. This blessing is usually said in a
service and the congregation participates responsively
Individual: Blessed are you God, Ruler of the Universe, who bestows good things on the committed, and has
bestowed on me every goodness."
Congregational Response: Amen. May God who has bestowed on you every goodness continue to bestow on
you every goodness selah."
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם הגומל לחייבים טובות שגמלני כל טוב‬
‫ מי שגלמך כל טוב הוא יגמלך כל טוב סלע‬:‫הקהל עונה‬
Individual: Baruh ata adonay eloheynu meleh ha’olam hagomel lehayavim tovot shegmalani kol tov.
Congregational Response: Amen. To a man:
Mi shegmalhah kol tov hu yigmolhah kol tov selah
To a woman: Mi shegmaleh kol tov hu yigmoleh kol tov selah
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Home: Mezuzah
This blessing is recited when the mezuzah, a parchment inscribed with the
Shemah prayer held in a special case, is attached to a doorpost, usually when
moving into a house/apartment. The “Shehehyanu” blessing is usually recited
after it.
May God bless this home and its people with health, prosperity and peace, affirmed by the affixing of this
mezuzah, by which we are committing to live according to the best of the moral Jewish teachings, thus
making this home a place of joy, love and goodwill to all who dwell in it.
Blessed are you God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with your commandments and commanded
us to affix the mezuzah.
‫ אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו לקבוע מזוזה‬,‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם‬
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם שהחיינו וקיימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה‬
Baruh ata adonai eloheinu meleh ha’olam, asher kid’shanu b'mitzvotav vetzivanu likbo'a mezuzah
Baruh ata adonay eloheynu meleh ha’olam, shehehyanu vekieymanu vehigi’anu lazeman hazeh
Amen
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Home: downsizing
This blessing can be recited when the decision is made to downsize and/or
when the first house is actually sold, and/or when the new smaller place is
bought and/or moved into. The “Shehehyanu” blessing may also be recited
after it.
May God bless this new stage in my/our life. May I/we cherish the good memories of the old home and
experience renewal in the new home: live in it with joy, experience in it prosperity and peace, and share a
good life with family and friends.
‫ לשמוח בזכרונות הטובים מהבית הישן ולהתרענן בביתנו‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו לברך את הזמן הזה‬
.‫ לחיות בשמחה בהצלחה ובשלום עם המשפחה והחברים‬,‫החדש‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu ve’imoteinu levareh et hazman haze, lismoah
bezihronot tovim mehabayt hayashan velehitra’anen bebeiteynu hahadash, lihyot besimhah ubehatzlahah
ubeshalom im hamishpahah vehahaverim.
Amen
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Home: moving into assisted living space
This blessing can be recited when the decision is made to move into assisted
living space, and/or when the old home/apartment is being sold, and/or when
actually moving into the assisted living space. The “Shehehyanu” blessing
can also be recited.
May God bless me/us in this new stage of life to live with dignity and peace, supported by the arms and
goodwill of the dedicated people in the new place. May I cherish the good memories of a life well lived till
now, and be blessed with the ability to make a good new life from here on, shared with new and old friends
living here, and visiting family and friends.
‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו לברך את הזמן החדש הזה לחיות בכבוד ובשלום בתמיכה וברצון הטוב של‬
‫ לשמוח בזכרונות טובים של העבר וביכולת לחיות חיים טובים מעכשיו יחד עם חברים חדשים‬.‫האנשים המסורים במקום החדש הזה‬
.‫ ומשפחה וחברים שיבואו לבקר‬,‫וישנים שחיים כאן‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu levareh et hazman hahadash haze lihyot bekavod
ubeshalom bitmiha uberatzon hatov shel ha’anashim hamesurim bamakom hahadash haze. Lismoah
bezihronot tovim shel haavar ube’yeholet lihyot haim tovim meahshav yahad im haverim hadashim
ve’yeshanim shehaim kan vemishpahah vehaverim sheyavo’u levaker.
Amen
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Home: selling a home
This blessing can be recited when the decision is made to sell a
home, especially one in which the family lived for a long time and
has become attached to it, and/or when the old home is actually sold, or at
the time of moving.
May God bless this undertaking of selling the house I/we lived in for ________ years, a house full of
memories of good times (and not so good), of celebrations and challenges that were faced while sheltered by
it. At this time I/we look forward to moving into a new space that will become my/our home from now on,
and may I/we be blessed to prosper and live a happy life.
‫ בית מלא‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו לחזק את ידי\ידינו במכירת הבית בו חייתי\חיינו _________שנה‬
.‫ מבורכים בהצלחה‬,‫ בתקוה לחיים מאושרים‬.‫זכרונות‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu lehazek et yadi/yadeinu bimhirat
habayt bo ani/anu haiti/hainu ________shana, bayt male zihronot. Betikva lehaim meusharim, mevorahim
behatzlahah.
Amen
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Home: buying a home
This blessing can be recited when the decision is made to buy a home
and/or when a home is actually bought, and/or at the time of moving into it.
The “Shehehiyanu” is usually also recited.
May God bless this undertaking of buying a new home with a life of prosperity and peace, and may I/we, its
inhabitant/s, enjoy living in it for a long time in joy and happiness, sharing with family and friends.
‫ ומי‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו לחזק את ידי!ידינו במבצע זה של קניית בית חדש בחיים של הצלחה ושלום‬
.‫יתן שכל הגרים בו נהנה לזמן ארוך בשמחה ואושר יחד עם המשפחה וחברים‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu lechazek et yadai/yadeinu bemivtzah ze
shel knyat bait hadash behaim shel haztlahah veshalom, umi iten shehagarim bo neheneh lizman aroh
besimhah veosher yachad im hamishpahah vehaverim.
Amen
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Home: closing the home of a parent who
passed away
May God strengthen my hands as I do this difficult task of closing my parental/mother’s/father’s home while I
am still mourning their/her/his loss. Every day the presence of my parents____________________________
in this place is diminishing, like a light dimming slowly. May I find solace and consolation during this time as
I go through this place and their belongings that tell so many stories about their lives and rekindle memories
from the past. May I complete this mission with love and respect for their/his/her memory, considering
their/his/her wishes and requests, and let me find peace in knowing that this will close another chapter in the
history of our family as we go from generation to generation.
‫ למצא ניחומים בזמן הזה ולמלא‬.‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו לחזק את ידי!ידינו לסגור את בית הורי!אמי! אבי‬
.‫את השליחות באהבה ובכבוד הראויים לחיי משפחתנו מדור לדור‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu lehazek et yadi/yadeinu lisgor et beit
horai/imi/avi.Limtzo nihumim bazman haze velemaleh et hashlihut beahavah ubekavod hareu’im leha’iei
mishpahteinu midor ledor.
Amen
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Health: prayer when one is ill
This prayer is a petition recited by an ill person asking for healing
(the Mi Sheberah for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during the
Torah Service). It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
Creator of the universe, I am ill and frightened. Help me during this time of not knowing what my future will
be. Be with me and bless me with strength, courage and hope. Open my heart to warmly receive help and
support from friends and family. Let me accept advice and bless me with discernment to make good choices
for me and my family. Return me, I pray, to a state of good spiritual and physical health. Amen.
.‫ עזור לי בזמן הזה וברכני בכוח אומץ ותקוה לקבל עזרת המשפחה והחברים ולחזור לחיים בריאים וטובים‬.‫יוצר העולם אני במחלה ובפחד‬
Yotzer ha’olam ani bemahalah ubepahad. Azor li bazman haze vebarheni bekoah be’ometz vetikvah lekabel
ezrat hamishpahah vehahaverim lahzor lehaim bri’im vetovim.
Amen
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Health: prayer for someone who is ill
This prayer is a petition for healing recited on behalf of someone ill
(the Mi Sheberah for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during the
May God bless __________________________ and grant him/her complete healing of body and soul. May
______________ find sustenance in his/her own strength of spirit, the support of loving family, friends and
community, and the successful treatment by competent and caring professionals. Let good health and a happy
life be his/hers always.
‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו לברך את ___________________ ולתת לו!לה רפואה שלמה בגוף ובנפש‬
.‫ לחיות חיים של בריאות ואושר לאורך ימים‬.‫למצוא כוח ותמיכת המשפחה החברים והקהילה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et _____________ velatet
lo/lah refuah shlemah baguf ubanefesh limtzo ko’ah vetmihat hamishpahah hahaverim vehakehila. Lihyot
haim shel briut ve’osher le’oreh yamim.
Amen
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Health: prayer before surgery
This prayer is a petition for healing recited before one has surgery (the
Misheberach for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during the Torah
Service). It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
Adonai, my health and life are always in your hands. Tomorrow is the day of my surgery and I am scared.
I feel worried about the procedure and the outcome. In your hands I place my soul and my body. Impart your
wisdom to the doctors and nurses who will be instrumental in my procedure. Let the outcome be
favourable. Keep the hope of my family burning bright while I am in the operating room and be with us all
during the period of recovery. Grant me strength to deal with the pain, to hope and to recover. Amen
‫ תן חכמה לרופאים ואחיות לרפאני וכוח‬.‫ מחר יום הנתוח ואני בפחד ובדאגה נותן נפשי וגופי בידיך‬.‫ הבריאות והחיים שלי בידיך‬,‫אדוני‬
.‫לי ולמשפחתי לעמוד בכאב ובדאגות הבאות עד שאגיע לבריאות טובה‬
Adonai habriut vehahaim sheli beyadehah. Mahar yom hanitu’ah ve’ani bepahad ubeda’agah noten nafshi
vegufi beyadeyha. Ten hohmah larofim vele’ahayot lerapeni vekoah li velemishpahti la’amod bake’ev
ubada’agot haba’ot ad she’agyah lebriut tova.
Amen
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Health: prayer for someone before their surgery
This prayer is a petition for healing recited on behalf of someone before
surgery (the Misheberach for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during
the Torah Service). It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
Creator of the Universe, in your hands lie the issues of life and health. Watch over ________________during
surgery. Protect him/her from fear and pain, and grant us all patience. Direct the doctors with your good
counsel and may they bring us good news when the procedure is complete.
‫ שים את השגחתך והגנתך על ___________________ בזמן הנתוח נגד הכאב הפחד‬.‫ בידיך חיי אדם ובריאותו‬,‫יוצר העולם‬
.‫ כוון את ידי הרופאים שנשמע חדשות טובות כשהנתוח יגמר‬.‫והרעות‬
Creator of the Universe, beyadeyhah hayei adam vebriuto. Sim et hashgahathah vehaganathah al
____________________ bizman hanitu’ah neged hake’ev vehapahad vehara’ot. Kaven et yedey harofim
shenishmah hadashot tovot kshehanituah yegamer.
Amen
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Health: prayer after surgery
This prayer is a petition for healing recited after surgery (the Misheberach
for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during the
Dear God, I am grateful to you for sustaining me during the period of my surgery and thank you for the gift of
this day. Thank you for directing the doctors and nurses in my care and for the gifts of strength and hope to
help me through to full recovery. May I never take your blessings for granted and may I cherish each day.
‫ תודה על התמיכה לרואפים ולאחיות ועל הכוח והתקוה שעדיין נחוצים‬.‫ תודה על התמיכה בי בזמן הנתוח ועל שהגעתי לזמן הזה‬,‫אדוני‬
.‫לי להבריא רפואה שלמה‬
Adonai, todah al hatmihah bi bezman hanitu’ah ve’al shehigaatii lazman haze. Todah al hatmihah larofim
vela’ahayot ve’al hako’ah vehatikvah sheadain nehutzim li lehavri refuah shlemah.
Amen
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Health: prayer for someone after their surgery
This prayer is a petition for healing recited on behalf of someone after surgery
(the Misheberach for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during the
Dear God, we are grateful to you for sustaining _____________________ during the surgery and thank you
for the gift of this day. Thank you for directing the doctors and nurses in his/her care, and for the gifts of
strength and hope to help him/her through to full recovery. May we never take your blessings for granted and
may we cherish each day.
‫ תודה על התמיכה לרואפים ולאחיות ועל הכוח‬.‫ תודה על התמיכה בזמן הנתוח של ____________ ועל שהגיע לזמן הזה‬,‫אדוני‬
.‫והתקוה שעדיין נחוצים להביא לרפואה שלמה‬
Adonai, todah al hatmihah bezman hanitu’ah shel ______________ve’al shehigyah lazman haze. Todah al
hatmihah larofim vela’ahayot ve’al hako’ah vehatikvah sheadain nehutzim lehavi lehavra’a shlemah.
Amen
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Health: prayer on the anniversary of recovery
from critical illness
This is a prayer of gratitude and a petition for God’s continuing blessing of life
It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
Adonai, it has been_____years since my _______________surgery. Thank you for the successful treatment
and for the recovery from the surgery. Thank you for the gift of this time which has been so precious. Thank
you for the support of my family and friends. May I be blessed with additional years of wellness and
continued renewal of my confidence in my ability to prioritize life's challenges and enjoy your continuing
blessings after treatment.
‫ מי‬.‫ תודה על תמיכת משפחתי החברים והקהילה‬.‫ תודה על עזרתך ועל מתנת הזמן היקר‬.‫ עברו ___________ שנים מהנתוח שלי‬,‫שכינה‬
.‫יתן ואתברך בשנים טובות ובחיים טובים ומאושרים‬
Shehinah, avru ___________ shanim mehanituah sheli. Todah al ezratheh ve’al matnat hazman hayakar.
Todah al tmihat mishpahti hahaverim vehakehilah. Mi iten ve’etbareh beshanim tovot ubehaim tovim
veme’usharim.
Amen
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Health: prayer when recovery is unlikely
This is a prayer and petition for God’s support when recovery from a critical
illness or surgery is unlikely (the Misheberach for all those who are ill is said
in synagogue during the Torah Service). It can be personalized to specific
circumstances.
Creator of all, the news is so difficult to bear. I am so frightened to know I will not recover. Be with me
during this time so that I can use these days well. Instead of being paralyzed with fear, allow me to prioritize
my actions and focus my energies and attention on my family and loved ones. May the time I have, give rise
to reconciliation, completions and precious memories that will live on beyond me.
Additional: “ The breath is Yours, the body is your doing. Have compassion on Your work”
‫ לרכז את כוחי ולהתעתף באהבת משפחתי‬,‫ היה עמי בשעת פחד זאת שאדע לחיות את יתר ימי בתבונה‬.‫ החדשות מאד קשות‬,‫יוצר הכל‬
.‫ בזמן שנותר ברצוני להשלים עם העולם ולעשות את הדברים שיביאו לגמר טוב ולזכרונות טובים שיחיו מעבר לחיי שלי‬.‫וקרובי‬
Additional:
‫הנשמה לך והגוף פעלך חוסה על עמלך‬
Yotzer hakol, hahadashot me’od kashot. Heye imi bishat pahad zot she’edah lihyot et yeter yemei haiai
bitvunah, lerakez et kohi velhitatef be’ahavat mishpahti vekrovai. Bizman shenotar birtzoni lehashlim im
ha’olam vela’asot et hadvarim sheyavyu ligmar tov velezihronot tovim sheihyu me’ever lehayai sheli.
Additional: Haneshamah lah vehaguf pa’aleh husah al amaleh
Amen
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Health: prayer for someone whose recovery is unlikely
This is a prayer and petition for God’s support of someone when their
recovery from a critical illness or surgery is unlikely (the Misheberach for all
those who are ill is said in synagogue during the Torah Service). It can be
personalized to specific circumstances.
Creator of all, the news is so difficult to bear. We are so frightened to know ___________________ will not
recover. Be with him/her during this time so that he/she will use these days well. Instead of being paralyzed
with fear, allow him/her to prioritize his/her actions and focus energies and attention on family and loved
ones. May the time he/she has give rise to reconciliation, completions, and precious memories that will live on
beyond. May we be able to offer the right support that is needed at this difficult time and make a difference for
good.
‫ להתעתף באהבת‬,‫ היה עם __________________ בשעת פחד זאת לחיות את יתר הימים בתבונה‬.‫ החדשות מאד קשות‬,‫יוצר הכל‬
‫ בזמן שנותר להשלים עם העולם ולעשות את הדברים שיביאו לגמר טוב ולזכרונות טובים שיחיו מעבר לחיים כאן‬.‫המשפחה והקרובים‬
Yotzer hakol, hahadashot meod kashot. Heye im _______________bishat pahad zot lihyot et yeter hayamim
bitvunah, lehitatef beahavat hamishpaha vehakrovim. Bizman shenotar lehashlim im ha’olam vela’asot et
hadvarim sheyaviu ligmar tov velezihronot tovim sheihyu me’ever lehaim kan.
Amen
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Health: prayer for support when giving care to
a parent with deteriorating health
This prayer is a petition for God’s help when a parent is chronically ill
(the Mi Sheberah for all those who are ill is said in synagogue during the Torah
Service). It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
God, my mother/father ____________________ has always been a source of strength and inspiration to me,
taught me the ways of life and love. Now she/he no longer recognizes me/ and my heart aches for the parent I
no longer have. Help me remember the parent who was and give me the strength to care for her/him with the
respect, compassion and tenderness she/he taught me. Protect me from resentment, from anger and from
burnout. Help me see the signs before it is too late so that I might get the help that is needed. Fill me with the
patience and compassion you show to us who turn to you for help and let my mother/father be treated with
dignity and love all the days of her/his life.
‫ עזרי לי לתת את העזרה המגיעה עם‬.‫ לא מכיר ה אותי ולבי כואב‬,‫ אמי אבי_________________________ מקור חיי‬,‫שכינה‬
.‫תני לי סבלנות כדי שהטיפול בהורה שלי יהיה טוב ונאות לכל הימים שנשארלחיותם‬.‫ שמרי אותי מטינה כעס וגמר כוחות‬.‫כבוד ואהבה‬
Shehina, Imi/Avi, ______________mekor haiai, lo mekir/a oti velibi ko’ev. Izri li latet et ha’ezrah hamagyah
im kavod ve’ahavah. Shimri oti mitinah ka’as vegmar kohot vetni li savlanut k’dei shehatipul behoreh sheli
ihye tov vena’ot lehol hayamim shenisharu lihyotam.
Amen
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Travel: “Tefilat Hadereh”
This prayer is the traditional traveller’s petition for a good voyage
May this be Your will, God, the God of our ancestors, that You lead me/us toward peace, guide my/our
footsteps toward peace, and help me/us reach the desired destination, for life, gladness, and peace. May You
save me/us from the hand of every foe and ambush along the way, and from all manner of accidents that
happen in this world. May You bless my/our work, and grant me/us grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes
and in the eyes of all who will meet me/us. May You listen to my/our petition, God who listens to prayer
petitions. Blessed are You, God, Who listens to our prayer.
ָ ‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו שתוליכנו לשלום וְ ַת ְצעִידֵנוּ ל‬
‫ וְ ַתגִיעֵנוּ‬.‫ְשלוֹם‬
ָ ‫ וְ ַת ְדרִיכֵנוּ ל‬.‫ְשלוֹם‬
ָ ‫ וְ ִת ְס ְמכֵנוּ ל‬.‫ְשלוֹם‬
‫ְשלוֹם וְ ַתצִּילֵנוּ ִמכַּף כָּל אוֹיֵב וְאוֹרֵב וְ ִל ְסטִים וְחַיּוֹת רָעוֹת ַב ֶדּ ֶר ְך וּ ִמכָּל מִינֵי פּוּ ְר ָענִיּוֹת ַה ִמ ְת ַרגְּשוֹת לָבוֹא ָלעוֹלָם‬
ָ ‫ְש ְמ ָחה וּל‬
ִ ‫ִלמְחוֹז ֶח ְפצֵנוּ ְל ַחיִּים וּל‬
ֵ ‫ִשלַח ְבּ ָרכָה בְּכל ַמע‬
ְ ‫וְת‬
:‫ כִּי אֵל שוֹ ֵמ ַע ְתּ ִפלָּה וְַתחֲנוּן אתה‬.‫ִש ַמע קוֹל ַתּחֲנוּנֵינוּ‬
ְ ‫ וְ ִת ְתּנֵנוּ ְלחֵן וּ ְל ֶח ֶסד וּ ְל ַר ֲחמִים ְבעֵינֶי ָך וּ ְב ֵעינֵי כָל רוֹאֵינוּ וְת‬,‫ֲשה יָדֵינוּ‬
‫ שוֹ ֵמ ַע ְתּ ִפלָּה‬,'‫בָּרוּ ְך אַתָּה ה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu shetolihenu leshalom vetatzidenu
leshalom vetadrihenu leshalom, vetagyienu limhoz heftzenu lehayim ulesimha uleshalom. Vetatzilenu mikaf
kol oyev ve’orev velistim vehayot ra’ot badereh, umikol minei puranuyot hamitragshot lavo la’olam. Vetishlah
brachah b’khol ma’asei yadeinu vetitnenu l’hen ul’hesed ul’rahamim be’eineihah uve’einei kol ro’einu.
Vetishma kol tahanuneinu ki el shome’a t'fila vetahanun ata. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t'filah.
Amen
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Travel: trip to Israel
This prayer is a petition for a good voyage to Israel. The general
traveller blessing (Tefilat Hadereh) may also be recited.
May God guide my/our journey to Israel, the land of our ancestors, as I/we fullfill the mitzvah of going to the
land, and grant me/us a peaceful and inspiring stay. May I/we rejoice in the beauty of the land and its people
and in the successes of Israel. May I/we contribute positively to the country in all my/our encounters with its
people and its environment.
‫ כשאנו מקיימים את המצוה לבקר את‬,‫ ארץ אבותינו‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו ואמותינו שתדריך את נסיעתנו לישראל‬
‫ שנתרום חיובית למדינה‬.‫ שיתאפשר לנו לשמוח ולהנות מיופיה של הארץ ואנשיה ומהצלחת ישראל‬.‫ לשהות בה בשלום ובהנאה‬,‫הארץ‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫בכל פגישותנו עם אנשיה ומקומותיה שנבקר בם‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu shetadrih et nesyiatenu leIsrael eretz
avoteinu kshe’anu mekaimim et hamitzvah levaker baaretz, lishot ba beshalom ubehanaah. Sheitafsher lanu
lismo’ah velehenot miyofiah shel haaretz ve’anasheiah vemehatzlahat Israel. Shenitrom hyuvit lamedinah
behol p’gishoteinu im anasheiah umekomote’ah shenevaker bam. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t'filah.
Amen
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Travel: living in Israel/making Alyah
This prayer is a petition recited before leaving on a trip to live in Israel for
a while. For someone making Alyah, specify it.The general traveller
blessing (Tefilat Hadereh) may also recited.
May God bless this inspiring undertaking of going to live/study/teach in Israel/ make Alyah and experience
the joy of living amongst the people of Israel in the land of Israel. May I/we be granted a peaceful and
inspiring stay as I fulfill my dream of living/studying/teaching/ in the land of our ancestors. May I/we rejoice
in the beauty of the land and its people and in the successes of Israel. May I/we contribute positively to the
country in all encounters with its people and its environment.
‫ תנני‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את ישיבתי בישראל לעלות לארץ לחיות בשמחה בין תושבי ישראל‬
‫ שאתרום חיובית למדינה בכל פגישותי עם אנשיה‬.‫ ובהצלחות ישראל‬,‫ לשמוח ביופיה של הארץ ויושביה‬,‫חיים של השראה ושלום‬
‫ומקומותיה שאבקר בם ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et yeshivati be’Israel/laalot
laaretz lihyot besimha beyn toshvey Israel, bimdinat Israel. T’neni haim shel hashra’ah veshalom, lismo’ah
beyofyah shel haaretz veyoshveyah, uvehatzlahot Israel. She’etrom lamedinah behol p’gishotai im anashe’ah
umekomote’ah shenevaker bam. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t'filah.
Amen
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Travel: study and learning
This prayer is a petition recited before leaving on a trip to study away from
home. The general traveller blessing (Tefilat Hadereh) may also be
recited. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
May God bless this journey, as I take this major step of travelling away from home and family in order to
achieve an education. May I be granted the insight, strength and stamina required to achieve this goal,
surrounded by people of goodwill and a friendly and supportive environment.May my learning lead to wisdom
which I will apply for good.
‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי ללימודים כשאני עושה צעד גדול זה לנסוע רחוק מהבית כדי‬
‫ ברוך אתה אדוני‬.‫ בין אנשים טובים וסביבה ידידותית ותומכת‬,‫ החוזק והעוז הנחוצים להשיג מטרה זאת‬,‫ תנני החכמה‬.‫לרכוש השכלה‬
‫שומע תפילה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darkii lelimudim ksheani
osa/ose tza’ad gadol ze linso’ah rahok mehaba’it k’dei lirkosh haskalah. Tneni hahohmah, hahozek veha’oz
hanehutzim lehasig matarah zot, bein anashim tovim usvivah yedidutit vetomehet. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah
t’filah.
Amen
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Travel: work abroad
This prayer is a petition recited before leaving on a trip to work abroad for
a short or longer time. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
The general traveller blessing (Tefilat Haderech) may also be recited.
May God bless my journey as I leave home and family, friends and community, to do this work, and grant me
the wisdom, strength and stamina required to achieve my undertaking. May I be surrounded by people of
goodwill and a friendly and supporting environment, and may the results of my efforts be worthy.
‫ הכוח והעוז‬,‫ תנני את החכמה‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי בעוזבי את ביתי לעשות עבודה זאת‬
‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע‬.‫ ויהיו תוצאות מאמצי מוצלחים‬,‫ שאהיה בין אנשים טובים וסביבה ידידותית ותומכת‬.‫הנחוצים להגשים התחייבותי‬
.‫תפילה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki be’ozvi et beiti la’asot
avoda zot, t’neni et hahohmah, hako’ah veha’oz hanehutzim lehagshim hithaivuti. She’ehie bein anashim
tovim usvivah yedidutit vetomehet, veihyu totz’ot ma’amatzai mutzlahim. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen
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School: start of year
This prayer is a petition recited before starting the school year.It can be
personalized to specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” may also be
recited.
As I start this year of studies may God bless my efforts and grant me the strength and stamina required to
achieve success. May I be supported by my family, friends and good colleagues, and may the results of my
efforts be worthy.
.‫כוח ועוז הנחוצים להצליח‬, ‫ ברכני בחכמה‬.‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי בתחילת שנת הלימודים‬
.‫ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu levareh et darki bithilat shnat halimudim. Barheni
behohmah, ko’ah ve’oz hanehutzim lehatzliah. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen.
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School: completion of school year
This blessing of gratitude marks the completion of the school year.
It can be personalized to specific circumstances. The “Sheheyanu” may
also be recited.
As I complete this year of studies, may God bless my efforts so they become a stepping stone for future
success. May the learning that I have acquired be useful and helpful in my future studies, and may my efforts
be worthy. I am grateful for the learning I achieved, the growth I experienced and the friendships I developed.
‫ שיהיו לימודי שלב טוב בדרכי להצליח‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי בגמר שנת הלימודים‬
..‫בלימודי העתידים‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki bigmar shnat
halimudim, sheihyu limudai shlav tov bedarki lehatzlyah belimudai ha’atidim.
Amen
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School: award
This blessing marks the receiving of an award and can be personalized to
specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” may also be recited.
As I receive this award with gratitude for the recognition I am given, may God bless this occasion and the
opportunities it offers to further learn and advance myself . May the learning that I have acquired in doing the
work that resulted in this award be useful and helpful in the future, for myself and for others in the
community.
‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי עם קבלת הפרס הזה וההכרה שקבלתי ומי יתן שעבודתי תתרום‬
.‫לעתידי ולעתיד הכלל‬
Yehi ratzon milfaneihah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki im kabalat haprass
haze vehahakarah shekibalti vemi iten she’avodati titrom le’atidi vele’atid haklal.
Amen
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School: graduation
This blessing marks the personal milestone of graduating school at any
level. It can be personalized to specific circumstances. The “Sheheheyanu”
may also be recited.
Upon becoming a graduate, may God bless this worthy occasion of fulfilling the important goal of completing
another stage in my education. and of achieving a stepping stone in my journey to become a self-supporting
member of my family and my community. May the learning that I have acquired in my schooling be useful to
myself and the community, as I continue my life journey of learning with joy and success.
‫ ולתרומה למען‬,‫ להצלחה‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי עם סיום לימודים זה בדרכי לעצמאות‬
.‫הכלל‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki im syum limudim ze bedarki
le’atzmaut, lehatzlahah, veletrumah lema’an haklal.
Amen
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School: starting study of a subject/course
This prayer is a petition recited before starting the study of a
subject/course. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
May God bless my efforts in this study so I achieve success in the understanding, applying and testing related
to the subject and material I learn. May I have the strength and stamina required to accomplish this task and
may my work be recognized and become useful to me and to others.
‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי עם תחילת הלימודים האלה שאצליח להבין ללמוד ולעבור את‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫הבחינות הדרושות ושיהיה לי הכוח לסיים בהצלחה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki im t’hilat halimudim ha’ele
she’atzliah lehavin lilmod vela’avor et hab’hinot hadrushot vesheihye li hako’ah lesayem behatzlahah.
Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen
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School: teaching – starting a new class/subject
This prayer is a petition recited before starting the teaching of a
subject/course. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
As I start this new teaching, may God bless my efforts to instill this new knowledge and ability in my students
with success. May I have the understanding of what is required for my students to learn, the ability to teach
them well, and the strength and stamina to accomplish the task.
‫ שתהיה לי היכולת והכוח‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי ללמד בהצלחה את תלמידי את החומר‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫הנחוצים לעשות את מלאכתי על הצד הטוב ביותר‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki lelamed behatzlahah et
talmidai et hahomer’ shetihye li hayeholet vehako’ah hanehutzim la’asot et melahti al hatzad hatov beyoter.
Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen.
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School:going away to study: see Travel
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Work: start of a new job
This prayer is a petition recited before starting a new job. It can be
personalized to specific circumstances. The “Sheheheyanu” may also be
recited.
As I start this new job, may God bless my efforts to be off to a good start, to learn easily what is needed to do
and to do it well, and to be appreciated and recognized by my colleagues and management. As I continue to
learn and acquire experience, may I enjoy a successful work journey towards self-fulfillment. May I have the
stamina and strength to accomplish my tasks, and the wisdom to achieve a life balance between work and
personal/family needs. May I have the understanding and gratitude to appreciate my ability to support myself/
my family through productive work that benefits the community and the environment.
‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את דרכי בתחילת העבודה החדשה הזאת ללמוד בקלות את תפקידי ולהצליח‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫בו לקבל הכרה והערכה על עבודה טובה ולהיות בכוח וביכולת לעבוד למען הפרנסה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et darki bithilat ha’avodah
hahadashah hazot, lilmod bekalut et tafkidi velehatzlyah bo. Lekabel hakarah vehaarahah al avodah tovah
velihyot beko’ah ubeyeholet la’avod lema’an haparnasah. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen.
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Work: not getting a promotion
This blessing marks the observance of loss and personal grief related to
not getting a promotion. It is also a petition for future success, and can be
As I acknowledge the fact that I have been passed over for this promotion which I expected, I feel a loss that
requires pause and reflection. I ask for God’s guidance during my introspection and learning from this
experience, and for God’s blessing of my search to find new ways of achieving success in my work.
‫ אבל תקותי שאצליח‬,‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את עבודתי בעתיד כי לא קבלתי קדום זה שחיכיתי לו‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫בעתיד בכוח וביכולת שלי לעבוד למען הפרנסה‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et avodati be’atid ki lo kibalti kidum
ze shehikiti lo, aval tikvati she’atzliah be’atid beko’ach ubeyeholet sheli la’avod lema’an haparnassah. Baruh
ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen
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Work: retirement
This blessing of gratitude and petition marks the personal milestone of
retirement from work. It can be recited at any time before imminently
retiring, during the process, or after leaving work, and can be personalized
to specific circumstances. The “Sheheheyanu” can also be recited.
May God bless my new life as I safely reach retirement. I am grateful for the years of parnassah that provided
me and my family with a living. Some of the years were challenging, some were cherished, some resulted in
career satisfaction and even recognition. As I close this chapter, help me God to see that the future can also be
blessed with good times, new opportunities, and feelings of great self-worth and accomplishment. May I have
the health, strength and stamina I need to lead a good life and contribute to my family and the community.
‫ עזור לי בורא העולם לחיות חיים טובים בבריאות‬.‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את יציאתי לגימלאות‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫ואושר יחד עם משפחתי חברי והקהילה ולתרום למען טובת הכלל‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et yetziati legimla’ut. Azor li boreh
olam lihyot haim tovim bivryut veosher yahad im mishpahti, haverai, vehakehilah, velitrom lema’an tovat
haklal. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen.
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Work: losing a job
This blessing marks the observance of loss and personal grief related to
losing a job. It is also a petition for future success and can be
Blessed is God who renews the seasons of our lives. As I have lost my job, I grieve and feel a deep loss. At
this difficult time in my life I pause and reflect. I ask for God’s blessing of my introspection and learning from
this experience. May I have the stamina and strength to accomplish the task ahead, and God’s blessing in my
search to achieve future career success. May my family and I have the patience required to sustain each other
during this time.
‫ יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו לחזקני בשעה קשה זאת בה אבדתי את משרתי ולברך‬.‫ברוך אדוני מחדש את עונות חיינו‬
.‫ ברוך אתה אדוני שומע תפילה‬.‫אותי בכוח וביכולת למצוא עבודה חדשה והצלחה בעבודה חדשה‬
Baruh adonai m’hadesh et onot hayeinu. Yehi ratzon milfanehah eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu
lehazkeni besha’ah kashah zot bah ibadti et misrati velevareh oti beko’ah ubeyeholet limtzo avodah hadashah
vehatzlahah beavodah hadashah. Baruh ata adonai shome’ah t’filah.
Amen.
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Life: birthday
This blessing marks a personal birthday and additional wishes can be
added – it can be personalized to specific circumstances. The
“Shehehyanu” can also be recited.
May God bless _______________________on this ____ birthday with health, happiness, a life full of joy,
achievement and success, amongst family, friends and the community. May he/she be spared trouble and
upsets, and may he/she fullfill his/her wishes in this world for good.
‫ יחד‬,‫ ובלי צער‬,‫ השגים והצלחה‬,‫ חיים של שמחה‬,‫ אושר‬,‫יברך בורא עולם את ___________________ביום ההולדת הזה בבריאות‬
.‫ החברים והקהילה‬,‫עם המשפחה‬
Yevareh boreh olam et ________________ beyom hahuledet haze bivriut, osher, haim shel simhah, hesegim
vehatzlahah, uvli tzaar, yahad im hamishpahah, hahaverim, vehakehilah.
Amen
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Life: anniversary
This blessing marks a couple’s anniversary and can be personalized to
specific circumstances. The “Sheheyanu” can also be recited.
May God bless you _______________________on the anniversary of your joining together in marriage with
health, happiness, and a continued life together full of satisfaction, achievement and success. As you celebrate
this joyous occasion amongst family, friends and the community, may it be a source of goodness to all.
,‫ והצלחה יחדיו‬,‫ חיים ארוכים של שמחה‬,‫ אושר‬,‫יברך בורא עולם אתכם ___________________בחגיגית יום הנשואין הזה בבריאות‬
.‫ החברים והקהילה‬,‫עם המשפחה‬
Yevareh boreh olam ethem ______________________________ behagigat yom hanisu’im haze bivriut,
osher, haim arukim shel simhah, vehatzlahah yahdav, im hamishpahah, hahaverim, vehakehilah.
Amen
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Life: engagement
This blessing marks a couple’s engagement and can be personalized to
specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” is also recited.
May God bless ___________________________________________on the occasion of their engagement,
with a life full of happiness, health and prosperity, as they travel life’s journey together. May their love grow
stronger, based on trust, appreciation and respect, and may their commitment to each other bring them closer
together in times of doubt. As we celebrate this joyous occasion amongst family, friends and the community,
may it be a source of inspiration, love and sharing that abounds.
‫ בריאות והצלחה‬,‫ בחיים מלאים אושר‬,‫יברך בורא עולם את ___________________________________בחגיגית האירוסין‬
.‫ החברים והקהילה‬,‫ עם המשפחה‬,‫ הבנה והערכה וכבוד הדדי‬,‫יחדיו‬
Yevareh boreh olam et__________________ behagigat ha’erusin, behaim mele’im osher, briut, hatzlahah,
havanah veha’arahah, vekavod hadadi, im hamishpahah, hahaverim, vehakehilah.
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Life: birth of a baby
This blessing celebrates a baby’s birth. It and can be personalized to
specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” is also recited.
May God, Creator of the world, bless this precious newborn child, ____________________________with a
healthy and happy life, nestled in an abundance of love and caring by parents
_____________________________, family and community. May _________________ have all the
opportunities to fulfill his/her potential, bring joy to the family, have friends, become a good and contributing
member of the community, and be a blessing to all of us.
‫ הגשמה עצמית‬,‫ בריאים ומאושרים‬,‫יברך בורא עולם את הולדת ___________________________________ בחיים טובים‬
.‫המשפחה והקהילה‬,________________________________‫ עם ההורים‬,‫ותרומה לחברה‬
Yevareh boreh olam et huledet ____________________________ beha’im tovim, bri’im veme’usharim,
hagshamah atzmit veterumah lahevrah, yahad im hahorim _____________________________ hamishpahah
vehakehilah.
Amen.
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Life: becoming a grandparent
This blessing celebrates becoming a grandmother/ grandfather. It and can
be personalized to specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” is also
recited.
May God, Creator of the world, bless our becoming grandmother/and/grandfather to this precious newborn
named ____________________ , and grant us the ability to fulfil our new role with wisdom and care, as we
delight in this new life. May we be privileged to share with our new grandchild the traditions of our ancestors
and the values and insights we cherish. May I/we have good health and patience to nurture this grandchild, as
we look forward to celebrate his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah and in the fullness of time, the Chuppah.
,‫אותה לחיים טובים‬1‫וסבתא ל ___________________________________לגדל אותו‬1‫יברך בורא עולם את היותינו סבא‬
.‫בת המצוה ולחופה‬1‫לנו למלא תפקידנו בבינה ואהבה ושנזכה להגיע לבר‬1‫בריאים ומאושרים ותן לי‬
Yevareh boreh olam et heyoteinu sabah/ve/savta le ____________________________legadel oto/ota lehaim
tovim, bri’im veme’usharim, veten li/lanu lemale et tafkideinu bevinah veahavah veshenizke lehagiah lebar
hamitvah velahupah.
Amen
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The Minyan M’chadeh Book of Blessings
Life: on behalf of someone becoming a grandparent
This blessing celebrates someone becoming a grandmother/grandfather.
It can be personalized to specific circumstances. The Shehehyanu can also
be recited.
May God Creator of the universe bless __________________________________ on becoming a
grandmother/and/grandfather to this precious newborn baby named ____________________, and grant
her/him/them the the ability to fulfil this new role with wisdom and care, while delighting in this new life.
Privileged to share with this grandchild the cherished traditions of our ancestors, values and insights, may
she/he/they have good health and patience to nurture him/her and celebrate his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah and in the
fullness of time, the Chuppah.
‫ למלא‬,_________________________ ‫וסבתא ל‬1‫יברך בורא עולם את _________________________________ סבא‬
.‫בת המצוה ולחופה‬1‫תפקידם בבינה ואהבה עם הוראת המסורת וחכמת אבותינו ושיזכו להגיע לבר‬
Yevareh boreh olam et _________________________________sabah/ve/savta le __________________
__________lemale tafkidam bevinah veahavah im hora’at hamasoret vehohmat avoteinu vesheizku lehagiah
lebar hamitvah velahupah.
Amen.
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Life: parents adopting a child
This blessing celebrates the adoption of a baby. It can be personalized
to specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” is also recited.
May God Creator of the world bless the adoption and welcoming of this precious baby named
____________________________ into our family. May he/she be blessed with a healthy and happy life,
nestled in the abundance of our love and caring, and the support of extended family and the community. May
God bless our commitment to embrace and nurture this baby as our own. Grant us the wisdom to raise this
child well. May _________________have all the opportunities to fulfill his/her full potential, adapt easily to
the new environment, grow and develop, and be a blessing to all of us. May we celebrate his/her Bar/Bat
Mitzvah and in the fullness of time, the Chuppah.
‫ ומי יתן‬, ‫ ובחיים טובים ומאושרים‬,‫_______________________לתוך משפחתנו בהצלחה‬
‫יברך בורא עולם את אימוץ‬
.‫בת מצוה ולחופה‬1‫אותה להגיע לבר‬1‫ונהיה הורים טובים נבונים ותומכים שנגדל אותו‬
Yevareh boreh olam et imutz __________________________letoh mishpahtenu behatzlahah, behaim tovim
veme’usharim, vemi iten shenihye horim tovim, nevonim vetomhim, shenegadel oto/otah lehagiah lebar/bat
mitzvah velehupah.
Amen.
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Life: on behalf of people adopting a child
This blessing celebrates the adoption of a baby. It can be personalized to
specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” can also be recited.
May God Creator of the world bless the adoption and welcoming of this precious baby, _______________
into his/her new family. May he/she be blessed with a healthy and happy life, nestled in the abundance of love
and caring of _________________________ the adoptive parents, family and community. May God bless
these parents who in their deep love of this child committed to embrace him/her as their own, and grant them
the wisdom to raise this child well; may _________________have a have all the opportunities to fulfill his/her
full potential, adapt easily to the new environment, grow and develop, and be a blessing to all. May they
celebrate his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah and in the fullness of time, the Chuppah.
‫ ובחיים‬,‫ בהצלחה‬,‫יברך בורא עולם את _______________________המאמצים את ______________ לתוך משפחתם באהבה‬
.‫בת מצוה ולחופה‬1‫אותה להגיע לבר‬1‫ ומי יתן ויהיו הורים טובים נבונים ותומכים שיגדלו אותו‬, ‫טובים ומאושרים‬
Yevareh boreh olam et __________________________hame’amtzim et ________________letoh mishpahtam
beahavah’behatzlahah, ubehaim tovim veme’usharim, umi iten sheihyu horim tovim, nevonim vetomhim,
sheyegadlu oto/otah lehagiah lebar/bat mitzvah velehupah.
Amen.
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Life: a girl’s menarche
This blessing marks a girl reaching menarche. It can be personalized to
specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” can also be recited.
May God, Source of life bless me/ _____________________________on reaching menarche, a joyful
occasion to celebrate the beginning of womanhood from which flows an abundance of blessings. This
momentous event marks the happiness of growing up female and healthy, of nature taking its course
wondrously, the first stage in the amazing journey from childhood to becoming a happy adolescent and on to
being a happy and wonderful mature woman, all in the seasons of life.
,‫ אושר והצלחה‬,‫את _______________________בזמן תחילת הפוריות בשמחת חיים ויצירה‬1‫יברך בורא עולם מעין החיים אותי‬
.‫במעשים הטובים והשראה לכל האוהבים והתומכים לאורך הזמן‬
Yevareh boreh olam ma’ayan hahaim oti/et __________________________ bezman t’hilat haporyut
besimhat haim veyetzirah, osher vehatzlahah bema’asim tovim vehashra’ah lehol ha’ohavim vehatomhim
leoreh hazman.
Amen.
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Life: menopause
This blessing marks a woman’s reaching menopause. It can be personalized
to specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” can also be recited.
May God, Source of life, bless me/_____________________________on reaching the menopause season in a
woman’s life, whether productive or not, with health, serenity, and happiness. May the conclusion of the
fertility period in her life mark the satisfaction from an abundant life well lived, and may it be the start of a
good new stage in life free of womanly worries past. As nature takes its course, may she be spared ill effects
and troubles, and if they do afflict, let them disappear in a hot flash.
‫ולהיות‬,‫ שמחת חיים וסיפוק‬,‫את _______________________בזמן סיום הפוריות בבריאות‬1‫יברך בורא עולם מעין החיים אותי‬
.‫השראה לכל האוהבים והתומכים לאורך חיים טובים וארוכים‬
Yevareh boreh olam ma’ayan hahaim oti/et __________________________ bezman syum haporyut bivriut’
simhat haim vesipuk’ velihyot hashra’ah lekol haohavim vehatomhim leoreh haim tovim ve’arukim.
Amen.
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Life: finding a lost relative
This blessing marks the celebration of finding a lost relative. It can be
personalized to specific circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” can also be
recited.
May God, Spirit of the world bless this occasion of celebrating the reunion of
____________________________and _____________________________ who found each other after an
extended relative search, full of yearnings and sorrow. May they at long last enjoy each other’s company as
they share their life stories and start to build a joyful family relationship,
_______________________‫יברך אדוני רוח העולם את פגישת בני המשפחה _____________________________ ו‬
.‫ שיהיו מאושרים יחד ויבנו יחסי משפחה מאושרים יחדיו‬,‫שחפשו אחד השני)אחת את השניה( אחרי הרבה שנים של געגועים וצער‬
Yevareh adonai ruah ha’olam et p’gishat b’nei hamishpahah __________________________ve
_______________ shehipsu ehad et hasheni (ahat et hashniah) aharei harbe shanim shel ga’aguim vetza’ar,
sheihyu me’usharim yahad ve’ivnu yahasei mishpahah me’usharim yahdaiv.
Amen
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Life: blessing of children by parents
The Friday night traditional custom is for the parent to put his/her hands on
the child's head and recite the blessing, followed by a kiss/personal words of
praise.
For a daughter: May God make you like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.
For a son:
May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe
May THE ETERNAL bless you and protect you.
May THE ETERNAL’s face give light to you, and show you favor.
May THE ETERNAL’s face be lifted toward you, and bestow upon you peace.
‫ ישימך אלוהים כאפרים וכמנשה‬:‫לבן‬
‫יברכך אדוני וישמרך‬
‫יאיר אדוני פניו אליך ויחונך‬
‫ישא אדוני פניו אליך וישים לך שלום‬
For a son:
‫ ישימך אלוהים כשרה רבקה רחל ולאה‬:‫לבת‬
‫יברכך אדוני וישמרך‬
‫יאיר אדוני פניו אליך ויחונך‬
‫ישא אדוני פניו אליך וישים לך שלום‬
Ye'simha elohim ke-Ephraim vehi-Menashe.
Yevarheha adonay veyishmereha.
Ya‘er adonay panav eleha vihuneka.
Yisa adonay panav eleha, veyasem leha shalom.
For a daughter: Yevarheh adonai veyish'mereh.
Ya‘er adonay panav elaih veyehunek.
Yisa adonay panav elaih, veyasem lah shalom.
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Life: children leaving home
This parental blessing and petition marks the transition of a child leaving
their home to live on their own. It can be personalized to specific
circumstances. The “Shehehyanu” can also be recited.
May God bless you_________________________our son/daughter as you are going out into the world,
creating your own path and space, towards becoming an independent, happy and fulfilled person. May you be
successful in your efforts in building your own nest and may you be out of harm’s way.We mark this occasion
with mixed feelings over the loss of your continuous presence at home, and hope to maintain our strong family
bond of love and caring.
‫הבת________________________ ביציאה מהבית להתחיל‬1‫יהי רצון מלפניך אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותנו ואמותינו לברך את הבן‬
.‫ אנו מקוים לשמור קשר ויחסי משפחה חזקים וטובים‬.‫ ובידיעה שאהבתנו תמיד קיימת ותומכת‬,‫ ובהצלחה‬,‫בגרות‬, ‫חיים חדשים בעצמאות‬
Yehi ratzon milfanehah adonai eloheinu ve’elohei avoteinu veimoteinu levareh et haben/habat
_________________ beyetziah mehabait lehathil haim hadashim be’atzma’ut, bagrut, ubehatzlahah,
ube’yedyah she’ahavateinu tamid kayemet vetomehet. Anu mekavim lishmor kesher veyahasei mishpahah
hazakim vetovim.
Amen
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Life: mourning a mother’s death
This blessing does not replace any of the practices of the congregation, it
responds to the need of some congregants to have additional expressions of
loss at this difficult time in their life.
May God Creator of the world bless the memory of my mother _________________________as I mourn her
loss. Everyone has a mother, who conceives, sustains and nurtures us until we grow up, and seemingly we
don’t need her anymore. We may even feel that she needs us more than we need her. But in time, and after her
death, we realize that she is always with us, ever standing at our elbow, encouraging, reminding, sometimes
even nagging, so that to deny her presence is to deny ourselves. Her immortality is in us and in our memories
of her very being. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort always.
‫ היא‬.‫ היא נתנה לי את החיים וגידלה אותי‬.‫יברך בורא עולם את זכרה של אמי _________________ בתקופת אבל זאת אחרי מותה‬
.‫ יהיה זכרה ברוך ולנחמה לתמיד‬.‫ ומעודדת אותי‬,‫תמיד עומדת לצידי אפילו לאחר שאינה יותר בעולם הזה‬
Yevareh bore olam et zihrah shel imi ___________________bitkufat evel zot aharei motah. Hi nat’nah li et
hahaim vegidlah oti. Hi tamid omedet letzidi afilu le’ahar she’eynah yoter ba’olam haze, veme’odedet oti.
Yhye zihrah baruh velenehamah tamid.
Amen.
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Life: mourning a father’s death
This blessing does not replace any of the practices of the congregation, it
responds to the need of some congregants to have additional expressions of
loss at this difficult time in their life.
May God Creator of the world bless the memory of my father _________________________as I mourn his
loss. Everyone has a father, who conceives, sustains and nurtures us until we grow up, and seemingly we don’t
need him anymore. We may even feel that he needs us more than we need him. But in time, and after his
death, we realize that he is always with us, ever standing at our elbow, encouraging, reminding, sometimes
even nagging, so that to deny his presence is to deny ourselves His immortality is in us and in our memories of
his very being. May his memory be a blessing and a comfort always.
‫ הוא‬.‫ הוא נתן לי את החיים וגידל אותי‬.‫יברך בורא עולם את זכרה של אבי ________________ בתקופת אבל זאת אחרי מותו‬
.‫ יהיה זכרן ברוך ולנחמה לתמיד‬.‫ ומעודד אותי‬,‫תמיד עומד לצידי אפילו לאחר שאינו יותר בעולם הזה‬
Yevareh bore olam et zihro shel avi _________________bitkufat evel zot aharei moto. Hu natan li et hahaim
vegidel oti. Hu tamid omed letzidi afilu le’ahar she’eynenu yoter ba’olam haze, veme’oded oti. Yhye zihro
baruh velenehamah tamid.
Amen.
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Life: divorce
Creator of all, ______ years ago, we stood before You under the chupah, our hearts filled with love and
anticipation. We looked forward to a life of happiness, accomplishment and partnership. In spite of our best
efforts, this partnership has failed.
Help me to retain the positive memories of our life together and to let go of the negative ones. Help me to
focus on building a new future for myself/and my children _____________________born of this partnership,
so I can be here for them, as they too face the future of our divorce. Help me to keep my strength, my hope,
my belief in my ability to create a more harmonious and positive life for myself/and my children. Keep me
from becoming bitter and resentful/and from disparaging their mother/father who will always be an important
person in their life. I pray for a positive future and to be surrounded by supporting family, friends, and
community. I lift my eyes to you, releasing the past and opening myself for a positive future.
‫ מי יתן שנקים חיים חדשים‬.‫ פרנסה ונחמה‬,‫ שלוה‬,‫יברך בורא עולם את החיים העתידים שלי ושל ילדי בסיום חיי הנשואים בבריאות‬
.‫ החברים והקהילה‬,‫טובים שנבנה באומץ ובתקוה ובלי טינה וכעסת ובעזרת המשפחה‬
Yevareh bore olam et hachaim ha’atidim sheli veshel yeladai besiyum chaiei hanisuiim bivri’ut, shalvah,
parnasah, venehamah. Mi iten shenakim chaim chadashim tovim shenivneh be’ometz ubetikvah ubli tina
vekaas ube’ezrat hamishpachah, hachaverim vehakehilah.
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Amen.
Pets: adoption of a pet
This blessing marks the adoption of a pet. It can be personalized to specific
circumstances.
May the adoption of ______________________, my/our chosen pet and beloved new companion be blessed
with a mutually loving relationship, in which _______________________ thrives as I/we commit to care for it
and take care of all its needs, including food, shelter and all other necessities of life. May ________________
feel cared for and secure, loved and cherished. As we spend time together playing and enjoying each other’s
company, let me/us remember that while I/we have many other relationships and interests, this pet only has
me/us. May I/we have the wisdom to do all that is right for ________________________, in order for
_______________________ to enjoy a long and good life.
‫מי יתן ואימוץ _______________________ כחיית בית יתברך באהבה והבנה הדדית בהצלחתי לדאוג ולטפל ולתת איכות חיים‬
.‫טובים לייצור זה ללא תמיכה אחרת בעולם‬
Mi iten ve’imutz __________________________ kehayat bait it’bareh beahavah vehavanah hadadit
behatzlahati lid’og veletapel velatet eihut haim tovim le’itzur ze lelo tmihah aheret baolam.
Amen.
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Pets: mourning the death of a pet
This prayer marks the death of a beloved pet. It can be personalized to
specific circumstances.
For _____years you ____________ added to the spirit of our home. You met us at the door when we returned
home each day. You played with us when we had time and nudged us to take a few minutes for play when we
thought we didn't. You gave unconditional love and always sensed when we need some extra attention or
loving. You helped us see that caring for another being helps us grow. You brought laughter with your funny
ways. You tolerated the frequent stroking and petting of all little people who came to our home. Thank you
______________for all that you enriched our lives. We loved you and we know you loved us. You will
always be remembered. May God bless you.
‫ נזכור תמיד את‬.‫___שנים עם___________________ של אהבה צחוק ומשחקים היו לנו ואנו מודים על מתנת האושר שזכינו לה‬
.‫הזמנים היפים שהיו לנו ויהי הזכרון ברוך‬
___ shanim im _______________________shel ahavah tzhok vemishakim hayu lanu ve’anu modim al ma’tnat
ha’osher shezahinu la. Nizkor tamid et hazmanim hayafim shehayu lanu veyehi hazikaron baruh.
Amen.
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Nature: the garden
This blessing is recited when starting a new garden, at the beginning of the
gardening season, when enjoying it in season, or when visiting someone
else’s garden. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
May God Creator of the world bless this garden and the people who work to make it a haven of enjoyment
and celebration of nature, God’s creation. May its trees, plants and flowers, paths and views be a source of
restful inspiration and and may all who come to it delight their senses in its beauty. May it be a haven for
nature’s good visitors – bees, birds and butterflies, and unharmed by ill intended intruders such as pests and
damaging insects. May it flourish and grow with abundance.
,‫ צמחים ופרחים‬,‫ תבורך בעצים‬.‫יברך בורא עולם את הגינה הזאת ואת האנשים שעובדים בה לעשותה מקום של הנאה בבריאת האל‬
.‫ וגם מראות שיהיו מקור השראה לכל‬,‫ צפורים ופרפרים‬,‫ואורחים כמו דבורים‬
Yevareh bore olam et haggnah hazot ve’et ha’anashim she’ovdim bah la’asotah makom shel hana’ah bivri’at
ha’el. Tevurah be’etzim, tzmahim veprahim, ve’orhim kmo dvorim, tziporim veparparim, vegam mar’ot
she’ihyu makor hashra’ah lakol.
Amen.
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Nature: feeling of awe in nature
This blessing is recited when experiencing an awe-inspiring moment in
nature, either seeing a rainbow, an avalanche of blooms, a new and
beautiful flower never seen before, a spring or waterfall surprisingly
encountered, a unique fragrant smell, an unusually beautiful butterfly, or
other small animal that enchants. It can be personalized to specific
circumstances. There are other blessings of this sort in other sources.
May God Creator of the world bless nature and its wonders as I experience this awe inspiring moment of
seeing/hearing/sensing __________________________________________________. May God’s creatures
flourish and may nature continue to display its beauty and bounty. May humankind be compelled to protect it,
so generations to come can also revel in its splendour.
‫ מי‬.‫ בעודי עכשיו בתוך חויה חזקה שמגלה את היופי והשפע בעולם הטבע‬,‫יברך אלוהים בורא עולם את מראות הטבע הנהדרים שישנם‬
.‫יתן שהאנשים שחיים על האדמה ישמרו את אוצרות הטבע מדור לדור‬
Yevareh elohim bore olam et mar’ot hatevah hanehedarim sheyeshnam, be’odi ahshav betoh havayah
hazakah shemegalah et hayofi vehashefah be’olam hatevah. Mi iten sheha’anashim shehaim al ha’adamah
ishmeru et otzrot hatevah midor ledor.
Amen.
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Nature: spring – first crocus/forsythia/bird
(robin) appearance
This blessing can be recited at the beginning of spring when sighting the
first flower or bird or bud, etc., or anytime during spring when having a
similar experience. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
Blessed be God Creator of the world who orders and renews the seasons and signals their change, bringing
colours, sounds, and variety in nature that delight us and renew our spirit anew each spring. I feel joy and
gratitude as I see/hear/smell/sense ________ ____________________________ . May nature flourish and
continue to display its lush beauty and bounty on this earth, and revitalize where damaged. May humankind be
compelled to protect it, so generations to come can also revel in its splendour.
.‫ קולות ושפע בטבע ומחייה את נפשנו מחדש כל אביב‬,‫ מביא צבעים‬,‫יבורך אלוהים בורא עולם שמחדש את העונות ומשנה את הזמנים‬
.‫יפרח כל ציץ ופרח ויתחדש כלמקום שניזוק בעבודת האנשים עלי האדמה לשמרה כדי שהאנושות תהנה מיופי הטבע מדור לדור‬
Yevorah elohim bore olam shemehadesh et ha’onot vemeshane et hazmanim, mevi tzva’im, kolot veshefah
batevah, vemehaye et nafsheinu mehadash kol aviv. Yfrah kol tzitz vaperah veythadesh kol makom shenizok
be’avodat ha’anashim alei ha’adamah leshomrah k’dei sheha’enoshut tehene miyofi hatevah midor ledor.
Amen.
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Nature: summer – first berries, etc.
This blessing can be recited at the beginning of summer or anytime during
the summer, for example when plants ripen, when taking the time to enjoy
nature in the garden or at the cottage, during a vacation, even when
experiencing a heat wave. It can be personalized to specific circumstances.
Blessed be God Creator of the world who orders and renews the seasons and signals their change, bringing
colours, sounds and variety in nature that delight us and renew our spirit anew each season. As I
see/hear/smell/sense/ ________/ ____________________________ , I experience joy, gratitude and awe this
summer season. May nature flourish and continue to display its lush beauty and bounty on this earth, and
revitalize where damaged. May humankind be compelled to protect it, so generations to come can also revel in
its splendour.
.‫ קולות ושפע בטבע ומחייה את נפשנו מחדש כל קיץ‬,‫ מביא צבעים‬,‫יבורך אלוהים בורא עולם שמחדש את העונות ומשנה את הזמנים‬
.‫יפרח כל פרח וצמח ויטופל כלמקום שניזוק בעבודת האנשים עלי האדמה לשמרה כדי שהאנושות תהנה מיופי הטבע מדור לדור‬
batevah, vemehaye et nafsheinu mehadash kol kaitz. Yfrah kol perah vetzemah veyetupal kol makom shenizok
Amen.
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Nature: fall – first aster, etc.
This blessing can be recited at the beginning of fall or anytime during the
fall. Examples: leaves changing colours, bird migrations, plants ready for
harvest, turning the garden. It can be personalized to specific
circumstances.
Blessed be God who orders and renews the seasons and signals their change, bringing colours, sounds and
variety in nature that delight us and renew our spirit anew each season. As I see/hear/smell/sense/do:
________/ ____________________________ , I experience joy, gratitude, awe, and even some sadness, as
summer is over and we are in the glorious fall season. May nature flourish and continue to display its lush
beauty and fall bounty of food for sustenance on this earth, and may it revitalize where damaged. May
humankind be compelled to protect it, so generations to come can also revel in its splendour.
.‫ קולות ושפע בטבע ומחייה את נפשנו מחדש כל סתיו‬,‫ מביא צבעים‬,‫יבורך אלוהים בורא עולם שמחדש את העונות ומשנה את הזמנים‬
‫ יטופל כלמקום שניזוק בעבודת האנשים עלי האדמה לשמרה כדי שהאנושות תהנה מיופי הטבע‬.‫יתן הטבע את יבולו ויראה את יופי הסתיו‬
.‫מדור לדור‬
batevah, vemehaye et nafsheinu mehadash kol stav. Yten hatevah et yevulo veyare et yofi hastav. Yetupal kol
makom shenizok be’avodat ha’anashim alei ha’adamah leshomrah k’dei sheha’enoshut tehene miyofi hatevah
midor ledor.
Amen
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Nature: winter – first snow, etc.
This blessing can be recited at the beginning of winter or anytime during
winter, during a falling of snow, sighting icicles and snowed branches of
trees, starting the skiing season, using the winterized cottage, etc. It can be
Blessed be God who orders and renews the seasons and signals their change, bringing colours, sounds and
variety in nature that delight us and renew our spirit anew each season. As I see/hear/smell/sense/do:
________/ ____________________________ , I experience joy, gratitude, awe, at the beauty of winter and its
own pleasures. May nature continue to display its beauty in all seasons and be a safe shelter for its inhabitants,
and may it revitalize where damaged. May humankind be compelled to protect it, so generations to come can
also revel in its splendour.
. ‫ קולות ושפע בטבע ומשמר את נפשנו מחדש כל חורף‬,‫ מביא צבעים‬,‫יבורך אלוהים בורא עולם שמחדש את העונות ומשנה את הזמנים‬
.‫ יטופל כלמקום שניזוק בעבודת האנשים עלי האדמה לשמרה כדי שהאנושות תהנה מיופי הטבע מדור לדור‬.‫גם לחורף יש יופי משלו‬
batevah, vemeshamer et nafsheinu mehadash kol horef. Gam lahoref yofi mishelo.Yetupal kol makom shenizok
Amen
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Food: Blessings for bread and wine are widely accessible and thus are not
included. Other food blessings are listed below. The food should be
held in one’s hand or be present before the person who recites the
blessing. Consult sources for more details on food blessings.
1. Foods(other than bread) made from wheat, barley, oats, rye, or spelt: cake, cookies, cereals, crackers, pies:
Blessed are You God who creates various foods.
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם בורא מיני מזונות‬
Baruh ata adonai eloheinu meleh haolam bore minei mezonot.
2. Fruit of the tree that grows on permanent limbs of a plant, such as apples, grapes, olives, nuts:
Blessed are you God who creates the fruit of the tree.
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם בורא פרי העץ‬
Baruh ata adonai eloheinu meleh haolam bore pri haetz.
3. Plants that grow on regrowing stalks such as vegetables, herbs, peanuts, rice, corn, bananas:
Blessed are you God who creates the fruit of the earth
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם בורא פרי האדמה‬
Baruh ata adonai eloheinu meleh haolam bore pri ha’adamah
4. Any other foods such as water, meat, fish, dairy, mushrooms, beverages other than wine:
Blessed are you God that creates everything with your word
‫ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם שהכל נהיה בדברו‬
Baruh ata adonai eloheinu melech ha’olam shehakol nihyie bidvaro.
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Culture: attending a special performance
This blessing is recited when experiencing an exceptional and awe
inspiring cultural performance such as a concert, play, speech, dance that
move one to recite a blessing. It can be personalized to specific
circumstances.
May God Spirit of the world bless the creators and performers of this extraordinary performance that makes
my spirit soar with gratitude and awe. May they be recognized for their achievements and continue their good
work that gives people such pleasure and thus makes the world a better place.
‫ מי יתן‬.‫יברך אלוהים רוח העולם את היוצרים והמופיעים על הבמה במופע נפלא זה שגרמו לי חויה בלתי נשכחת של יופי והדר‬
.‫שימשיכו במלאכתם הטובה לתת אושר לאנשים ולעשות את העולם למקום יותר טוב‬
Yevareh elohim ru’ah haolam et hayotzrim vehamofiim al habamah bemofah niflah ze shegarmu li havayah
bilti nishkahat shel yofi vehadar. Mi iten sheyamshihu bimlahtam hatovah latet osher le’anashim vela’asot et
ha’olam lemakom tov yoter.
Amen.
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Culture: performing on stage
This blessing is recited before going on stage to perform in front of an
audience, in a concert or play, delivering a speech, etc.It can be
May God Creator of beauty in the world bless my steps as I go on stage to perform this play/music/deliver this
speech/participate in this panel___________ in front of the audience. May I have the strength stamina and
focus to deliver this performance, doing the best I am capable of, and may it be well received by the people
attending. I am thankful for the gifts bestowed upon me.
‫ תן לי כוח ורכוז לעשות את הטוב ביותר שאני‬.‫יברך אלוהים יוצר היופי בעולם את צעדי לבמה לבצע את המטול עלי לפני הקהל‬
.‫מסוגל כדי שהקהל יקבל את הופעתי ברצון‬
Yevareh elohim yotzer hayofi ba’olam et tza’adai labamah levatze’ah et hamutal alai lifnei hakahal. Ten li
ko’ah verikuz la’asot et hatov beyoter she’ani mesugal k’dei shehakahal yekabel et hofa’ati beratzon.
Amen
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Culture: before playing a musical
instrument for the first time
This blessing is recited when starting to learn how to play a musical
instrument. It can be personalized to individual circumstances.
May God Spirit of the world bless my efforts to learn how to play the ________________________, as I take
it in my hands to perform on this instrument for the first time. May my joy, enthusiasm and anticipation, as
well as my hesitations and trepidations at the newness of this occasion move me forward to do my best, and
may my learning be smooth, enjoyable, and thorough.
‫ התלהבותי והתחייבותי למשימה כמו גם‬,‫ מי יתן שכוונתי‬.‫יברך אלוהים רוח העולם את מאמצי בתחילת דרכי ללמוד לנגן בכלי נגינה זה‬
.‫חששותי ופחדי לפני החידוש במשימה ידחפו אותי קדימה לעשות עבודה טובה וללמוד בקלות ובהנאה היטב‬
Yevareh elohim ru’ah haolam et ma’amatzai bithilat darki lilmod lenagen bihli neginah ze. Mi iten
shekavanati’ hitlahavuti, vehithaivuti lamesimah’ kmo gam hashashotai vep’hadai lifnei hahidush bamesimah
idhafu oti kadima la’asot avodah tovah velilmod bekalut uvehana’ah heitev.
Amen.
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Culture: creating a great piece of art
This blessing is recited when starting to create a new piece of art. It can be
personalized to individual circumstances.
May God, the Creator of beauty in this world, bless the creation of this new piece of art. May I have the right
spirit, strength of mind, and steady hand to do the best work I am capable of, and may my effort and result be
worthy. May I have the stamina to see it to fruition and to have the satisfaction of a job well done, and may it
be worthy in the eyes of others who will contemplate it.
‫ מי יתן שתהיה לי הרוח הנכונה והכוח הרוחני והיד הבטוחה‬.‫יברך אלוהים יוצר היופי בעולם את תחילת היצירה של האומנות הזאת‬
.‫ליצור את האמנות הכי טובה ומי יתן שתהיה ראויה בעיני האנשים‬
Yevareh elohim yotzer hayofi ba’olam et t’hilat hayetzirah shel ha’omanut hazot. Mi iten shetiye li haru’ah
hanehonah vehako’ah haruhani vehayad habetuhah litzor et ha’omanut hahi tova vemi iten shetihye re’uyah
be’einei ha’anashim.
Amen.
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Alternative God language
God language can be changed in the blessings using any of the following names
used in this text, or names available from other sources.
Shehinah
Source of Life
‫שכינה‬
‫עין החיים‬
Spirit of the World
‫רוח העולם‬
Creator of the World
‫יוצר העולם‬
Creator of Beauty in the world
‫יוצר היופי בעולם‬
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The Minyan M`chadesh Book of Blessings

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